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10 smart hotel cost control ideas to save money

eHotelier

Cost can always be reduced, but how does this multi-facted issue impact your day-to-day operations and how will it reflect on your guest experience? Here are ways to turn cost issues into a competitive advantage.

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Bird Group opens The Roseate Edinburgh

Boutique Hotel News

UK: The Roseate Edinburgh is the latest boutique hotel to open under Roseate Hotels & Resorts, joining properties in London, Reading and Bath. The property is spread across two newly refurbished, heritage Victorian townhouses, situated in Edinburgh’s West End. Formerly known as The Dunstane Houses , The Roseate Edinburgh offers 35 rooms and suites with en-suite shower rooms, Noble Isle bathroom amenities, and handcrafted four-poster beds with Scottish woollen throws.

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Wayward Brewing opens Speakeasy bar in Marrickville

Hospitality Magazine

Sydney brewery Wayward has been serving the public at its taproom for more than seven years, but now it’s launched something a little different – a cocktail and beer speakeasy. The new addition to the Inner West landscape is all about comfort, with the 50-seat space fitted out according to a homey aesthetic – think cozy chairs and leather lounges.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

Modern Restaurant Management

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities. A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and

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Transforming Hospitality Experiences: Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT in the Industry

Speaker: Joseph Guszkowski - Senior Technology Editor, Restaurant Business & Dan Maimone - Global Director of Customer Success Operations, Harri

ChatGPT has made a significant impact on the hospitality industry, particularly in restaurants, by revolutionizing customer interactions and improving overall experiences. With its natural language processing capabilities and vast knowledge base, ChatGPT acts as a virtual assistant, providing instant assistance and streamlining various processes. In the near future, ChatGPT will transform the hospitality industry by enhancing communication, improving efficiency, and elevating the dining experien

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The Giant Jiggly Crystal Meatball Is the Ultimate Taiwanese Snack

EATER

Crystal meatballs ready to be cooked at Da Zhu Taiwanese Meatball. Though Taiwan boasts a lot of great foods, the hefty, chile-glazed, dumpling-like meatball reflects the island’s culinary history and terroir, from the sweet potato starch wrapper to the bamboo and pork filling In the central Taiwanese city of Changhua, just next door to Taichung, one of the alleged birthplaces of bubble tea, shops and stalls serve another local snack that looks a lot like a giant translucent boba.

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TSA’s Facial Recognition Raises New Concerns

Travel Pulse Destinations

Some government officials are worried about the risk to civil liberties, privacy rights, safety and security of biometric data, and racial discrimination.

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As airfares soar, train bookings rise

PhocusWire

Omio has compared its search and booking data from Q1 2019 with Q1 2023, finding a 20% increase in total train bookings and a 54% decrease in total flight bookings.

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The Vineyard to reintroduce tasting menus and wine flights next month

Boutique Hotelier

The Vineyard, a luxury boutique in Newbury, will reintroduce tasting menus and wine flights to its restaurant next month for the first time since the pandemic. General manager Chris Smith, who was promoted to his new role last October, says the move is part of his plan to bring back the hotel’s wine theme “in a big way.”. Smith told BH: “Pre-Covid, we used to do a ‘Judgement of Paris’ wine flight [referencing the famous blind tasting where Californian wines won out against their French counterpa

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4 leadership tips from Donatos CEO

Fast Casual

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Utilizing Technology: Improve Customer Experience and Increase Points of Profit in Your Restaurant Business

Speaker: Hillary Holmes - SpotOn Operator in Residence; Troy Hooper - CEO, Kiwi Restaurant Partners; Jason Berkowitz - Founder and CEO of ARROW UP Training

Running a restaurant is hard work, so it can be discouraging when you see how little of that work shows up in your bottom line. The most efficient way to improve your restaurant's profit margins is to implement flexible technology. Hard work can’t cut the fees from third-party delivery apps or get orders in and out of the kitchen faster, but technology can!

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Raines acquires HP Hotels

Hotel Business

Raines , a fully integrated hotel development, management and investment company, has acquired HP Hotels , a full-service, third-party hotel management company, resulting in operational expansion throughout the Southeast and Southwestern U.S. The financial terms of the transaction are not being publicly disclosed. “Assets alone will not get Raines to where it needs to be as a company,” said Grey Raines, managing partner, Raines.

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How online reviews shape your hotel’s guest experience

eHotelier

The more we interact and communicate with satisfied, dissatisfied and neutral guests, the more insights we will glean from them. We can learn from all types of reviews and ultimately improve every subsequent guest stay.

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AHLA: U.S. Travelers Are More Likely to Stay in Hotels in 2023

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—Sixty percent of U.S. adults report being more likely to stay in hotels this year than in 2022, and hotels are the top lodging choice among those planning to travel for business and leisure in the next three months, according to new national Hotel Booking Index survey research commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult.

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Steps to a Superior Hotel’s Online Presence

Revfine

Before a guest sleeps a night in your hotel, you can be sure they’ve evaluated your online presence. Social feeds, websites, blog posts, and reviews are the digital touchpoints travelers use to get a feel for the guest experience at your property as they consider a stay. In this article, you’ll learn how to rise The post Steps to a Superior Hotel’s Online Presence appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Tik Tok Marketing Proves Profitable

Modern Restaurant Management

Seventy-eight percent of small businesses that run ads on TikTok have already realized a positive ROI–the majority within just six months. according to Capterra’s TikTok Marketing Survey. TikTok marketing yields undeniable power, especially with Gen Z as it helps mitigate choice paralysis by giving users immersive, vertical videos that take them inside a business instantly, rather than sifting through text-heavy sites.

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Eat More Beans. Please.

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5 tips for choosing a statistical computing environment

SAS

When you think about life-saving technology, does a statistical computing environment come to mind? Statistical computing environments (SCE) are critical in accelerating scientific discoveries by enabling researchers to manage, process and analyze data efficiently and compliantly, maintaining the utmost regulatory integrity. As life sciences research generates increasingly large and diverse [.

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Updated EEOC Guidance Highlights ADA’s Impact on Employees with Hearing Disabilities

Workforce Bulletin

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published updated guidance titled, “ Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act ” (the Guidance), explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to job applicants and employees with hearing disabilities. The Guidance provides several new and updated examples regarding medical information employers may request and use, and reasonable accommodations for hearing disabilities that r

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What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry?

PhocusWire

Industry leaders from Booking.com, Expedia Group, Hopper and more weigh in on the topic of what ChatGPT might mean for their internal operators and for travelers.

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Most romantic hotels UK: 17 boutique properties perfect for lovebirds

Boutique Hotelier

Romance is a funny old thing. Some people choose to express their love through acts of service or material gifts, but one treat that is always bound to go down well is a romantic trip away to a beautiful hotel. When it comes to the most romantic hotels in the UK, there is some serious competition. The UK is home to an abundance of romantic hideaways, primed for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day or just an extra special date night.

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Miami Celebrates Record-High Visitor Growth and Economic Impact

Travel Pulse Destinations

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) hosted its 2023 State of the Tourism and Travel Industry this week, highlighting an exceptional year for the region.

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Glenn Haussman joins Hotel Business Hot Topics platform

Hotel Business

Hotel Business is excited to announce a partnership agreement with Glenn Haussman , the hospitality industry’s leading commentator, consultant and podcaster. Haussman joins Hotel Business ’ roster of panel moderators, lending his talent and insight to its signature Hot Topics series. Hot Topics highlights industry expertise and thought leadership on must-know issues affecting hoteliers to registered attendees via a virtual platform.

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Manage negative guest reviews with the 4 Rs

eHotelier

Make sure you utilise feedback, whether positive or negative, to improve your hotel and your online reputation Sometimes all it takes to change someone's mind about your hotel is a few well-thought-out words by a sympathetic and professional manager.

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Hotel Security: Three Reasons Why Key Control Helps to Prevent Liability

Lodging Magazine

Hoteliers strive to provide memorable guest experiences. While that means clean rooms, an aesthetically pleasing environment, great amenities, and courteous staff, hoteliers must dig deeper into proactively creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment. Liability issues are a major concern for hoteliers. To avoid liability claims caused by negligence, keeping employees and guests away and protected from potential hazards must be a top priority.

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NRN editors discuss the sauce wars, McDonald’s “best burgers ever,” and the Taco Showdown

Nation's Restaurant News

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Top Restaurant Hiring Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

Ask any restaurant owner for their main pain point and the likely response will be: staffing. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked hiring expert Sid Upadhyay, co-founder and CEO of Wizehire for his advice on best practices for hiring and retention. What do you see as key challenges of restaurant hiring right now? What are the biggest pain points and have they changed due to the pandemic?

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Barbara Lynch Allegedly Withheld Tips From Employees During the Pandemic, Lawsuit Claims

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How SAS helps Galapagos researchers learn more about phytoplankton populations

SAS

Sometimes the smallest creatures can have the biggest impact. Think, for example, of how often you hear about people’s gut microbiomes and their outsized impact on overall health. Now zoom out to a much larger ecosystem and you'll have an idea of what a team of SAS analytics volunteers was [.

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Casa de Campo Reveals Opening Date for Cutting-Edge Spa & Wellness Center

Travel Pulse Hotels

The Dominican Republic’s distinguished Casa de Campo Resort & Villas announced its brand-new spa and wellness center will open this spring following a $25 million investment.

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Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Hotel’s Website

Revfine

Have you ever seen a great deal online and hesitated once you reached the seller’s website? Most of us spend a lot of time on the Internet, and we develop a sense of which websites are legitimate and which aren’t. Most people are reluctant to spend their money on a website that looks old and The post Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Hotel’s Website appeared first on Revfine.com.

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